Last Friday while I was sitting down at the Aqua Bar enjoying a cold beer, I heard a familiar voice from behind me ask, “Is this seat taken?” When I looked over I saw it was Lea Delaria. I shared the seat but minded my own business but an hour later when I bumped into her on Commercial Street and she smiled back, I asked if she’d mind posing for a photo. Guess what she said. 🙂
Although this year’s Carnival parade in Provincetown is yet to start, Commercial Street is chalk full of guys in Las Vegas themed costumes, in anticipation of the parade. I’ll be posting pictures from this year’s celebration and hope all the fun entices those of you who have never been to come and join in all the fun next year when Carnival’s theme will give a nod to Comic Book Characters / Superheroes.
Not sure which superhero best represents your personality? Check out this online quiz to give you ideas for the costume you should wear at Ptown’s 2014 Carnival celebration, Superhero Quiz.
The 2013 Carnival party in Provincetown starts later today.
If you’ve not attended Carnival before, my word of advice is to get out to Commercial Street early to watch the thousands of men and women dressed to this year’s theme Viva Las Vegas.
Here is a video my friend Olivier made after last year’s outlandish theme of Space Odyssey.
I’ll look to pull together something from all the fun this week to share with you in a few days.
I am off to Provincetown for one final visit before the 2013 summer season for Cape Cod officially ends this coming Labor Day Weekend. Should you be in Ptown and see me out this week, say hello.
Pardon the provocative blog post title, but for several years now every Wednesday night downstairs at the Governor Bradford there is a dance party called Fag Bash.
This week’s theme: Shotgun Wedding
Each week these differently themed parties attract party goers; some in very elaborate costumes. With Carnival Week in full swing by tomorrow night you can imagine that downstairs at the Governor Bradford will be packed so get there early. Much thanks to my friend Devon for sharing this week’s theme.
Are you heading to Provincetown in the coming weeks? Are you looking for a bit of pampering? My buddy Miro who I wrote about last year in this post and earlier this summer in this post, works as a massage therapist. He can make house calls or you can schedule an appointment at his studio in the East End. I consider Miro a friend and wanted to give him a shout out to let people know about his massage services.
Schedule an appointment by texting: (617) 519-5189
Miro describes his style as a combination of Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sport massage. My partner Sergio is a fan and has been getting massages from Miro for the past few years when we visit Ptown. I confess I’ve never had a massage, but I can tell you that Sergio always returns relaxed and feeling great. Miro’s rates are competitive at $90 for one hour or $130 for 90 minutes.
Want to schedule a bit of pampering while in Ptown? Check out my buddy Miro. You can contact Miro by phone to learn more about his services or to set up an appointment by texting, (617) 519-5189.
Just as Family Week in Ptown comes to a close, the gay dating site, DaddyHunt.com, presents the first annual Daddy Days in Provincetown.
Despite the name this new theme week seems to have quite a different vibe and will attract a different kind of Daddy.
Daddy Days in Provincetown from August 10th – 17th
Daddy Days organizers will use the Crew’s Quarters on Commercial Street as it’s base, but there are events scheduled through out the week including:
More details about the week can be found here.
Boatslip bathroom sign
Last weekend I was in Provincetown with Sergio and friends.
Unfortunately, plans prevent us from heading there again this weekend so I’ve posted a few photos from last week to help keep the memories alive a bit longer. Where are you spending your weekend? You in Ptown? Ogunquit, Fire Island, Ra-Cha-Cha (pardon the local reference only gay Bostonians would know).
Will you be visiting Provincetown later this summer? Do you have any questions about your trip? Feel free to contact me. I’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.
If you have visited The Boatslip in Provincetown this summer to catch some sun on their deck, chances are either Yunus or Devon (shown above) have grabbed your chairs and helped you get situated. Our previous trip to Provincetown during 4th of July was when we met Devon and on this more recent visit since it was more quiet we were able to talk to both guys a bit more.
Yunus is originally from Turkey but now lives in Massachusetts near where he is going to college. Devon is from Vermont originally but is currently attending school in Rhode Island. If you happen to see these guys, tell them that BosGuy says hello and slip an extra dollar in the tip jar for these two students.
This past weekend we joined a few friends for a relaxing dinner at Ten Tables in Provincetown. While I routinely review restaurants, today’s post is not about our food (although I will say I enjoyed my meal). Today’s post is about the company who joined us for dinner at Ten Tables: Slobodan in the dark polo shirt, followed by Frédéric and his fiance, Olivier, both in white. Frédéric and Olivier are originally from France, Slobodan is Serbian, and Sergio is Brazilian; making me the token American.
Dinner provided us the perfect opportunity to spend a couple of hours together talking about life, work, Provincetown, etc… Although I’ve spent time 1:1 with everyone and consider them friends, the five of us have never shared a meal together. There is something really fantastic about spending a couple of hours over a meal with such an interesting group of men.
At one point in the evening, I stepped back, watching my partner and friends interacting, and made a note that Sergio and I need to do this more often.
P.S.Can you tell that facial hair is quite “in” at the moment?
P.P.S. Can you tell that I hadn’t shaved in 4 days? I suppose I’ll just have to wait for the preppy look to come back again.
Sergio and I are heading back to Provincetown this morning via the fast ferry. This is our first visit since early July, and I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with good friends. Posting and comment approval may be a bit erratic while I”m gone – thank you for your patience.
Performing June 30th – September 7th
Are you visiting Provincetown this week or later this summer? Do yourself a favor and go see a show while you are there. The town is full of incredible talent, like these guys – WELL STRUNG – who are back for their 2nd season in Ptown.
Heads up to all in Provincetown this week. Check out this week’s special Fur & Gold party at the Grotta Bar from 11 pm to 1 am tomorrow, Thursday, July 18th.
Pepe’s Wharf is located in the East End of Provincetown just off of Commercial Street. The restaurant has been around for four decades and consistently serves good food with a beautiful view of MacMillan Wharf and Provincetown harbor.
I like Pepe’s for three reasons: the view, the food is consistent and our friend Miro (shown above) works as a host at Pepe’s this summer so its a good excuse to say hello.
Pepe’s menu is divided into soups, salads and appetizers that range in price from $8 to $24 — most of the more expensive options are if you add lobster. The remainder of the menu is divided between burgers and sandwiches that range $10 to $21 and main plates that range from $17 to $32.
My advice when dining at Pepe’s is to stick to the burgers and sandwiches. The food is filling and satisfying – but it is the view that I appreciate most. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended and if you stop by, be sure to tell Miro that I say hello.
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MassEquality summer fundraiser, The Taste of Provincetown, is Saturday, July 20th. The event is always a great time and filled with a lot of great food options. If you are in town, consider attending, you may purchase tickets here.
The Taste of Provincetown will start at 6 p.m. at Provincetown Town Hall on Saturday, July 20. Event and raffle tickets are available now at www.massequality.org/PTown.
Posted in Dining, Philanthropy, Provincetown
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